Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Saturday. However, field observations are currently very limited.

If you are getting out into the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network).

Strong solar radiation has created moist snow on sunny aspects at all elevations.

Up to 25 cm snow sits on a crust everywhere except north facing aspects at upper elevations where the snow remained dry.

Lingering slabs may still be reactive in the alpine, especially on steep or convex terrain features.

A series of crusts exist in the upper snowpack.

Expect difficult travel at lower elevations with thin snow coverage.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Monday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Wednesday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid steep, rocky, and wind effected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
• Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
• Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.